Figure Studies
Christ and the Woman of Samaria
Guercino
A masterful 17th-century Italian scene depicting an intimate biblical encounter with dramatic lighting and expressive detail.
The Woman Taken in Adultery
Guercino
1621 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful Baroque scene by Guercino, capturing the emotional weight of a biblical narrative through dramatic lighting and expressive figures.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Olive green
About the piece
Created in 1621, this compelling work by Italian Baroque master Guercino depicts the biblical story of the woman taken in adultery. The composition utilizes masterful chiaroscuro—the contrast between deep shadows and luminous highlights—to heighten the psychological drama between Christ, the woman, and her accusers.
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